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Alzheimer’s drug sparks emotional battle as FDA nears deadline on whether to approve
The drug aducanumab would be the first new Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, but it is also the latest example of a controversial medication that is passionately supported by patients and advocacy groups but has been rejected by the FDA’s outside advis…
Casinos place big bet on vaccinations as Las Vegas prepares for June 1 reopening and nation’s first large convention
Resorts drive up employee vaccination rates by using carrots, such as Dave Chappelle tickets and spa vouchers, as well as sticks.
The Big Number: 36 percent of adults worldwide suffer sleep problem during the pandemic
Most affected were coronavirus patients, with 75 percent of them experiencing disturbed sleep, researchers say.
What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidelines
What happens to kids under 12? How do you know if someone is vaccinated?
Biden administration expected to announce plan to ban menthol cigarettes
The action has been urgently sought by tobacco opponents and civil rights groups who say African Americans have been disproportionately hurt by the industry’s aggressive targeting of Black communities.
Health officials lean toward resuming Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine — but with a warning
The position would be similar to one taken by Europe’s drug regulator, the European Medicines Agency, which said this week the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should carry a warning but placed no restrictions on its use.
Civil rights and Black health organizations press Biden administration to ban menthol cigarettes
Advocates demand action against a product that has increased illnesses and death in Black communities.
Why Biden health officials decided to pause J&J’s coronavirus vaccine
Their goal was to protect the public and be transparent, but critics worry they overreacted and might undermine vaccine confidence.
FDA, CDC call for pause in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after ‘extremely rare’ cases of blood clots
The agencies said Tuesday that they are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the shot.
Supporters tout anti-parasite drug as covid-19 treatment, but skeptics call it the ‘new hydroxychloroquine’
An NIH trial may settle debate over ivermectin; officials warn people not to take animal formulation of drug.
